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Do you like pineapple on your pizza?

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Do you think pineapple makes a tasty pizza topping, or is it simply a step too far?

One chef thinks it's not okay, and has been sacked from a restaurant in Brisbane, Australia in part because he refused to put pineapple on a pizza.

The Italian chef, Davide Tamburella, said that he wouldn't serve ham and pineapple pizza, calling it "offensive to his culture".

But what do you think about this pizza topping that's caused a lot of debate?

Let us know in the comments, and tell us all about your favourite pizza toppings too!

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Some Italians have very strong opinions about this topping

Mr Tamburella has gone to Australia's Fair Work Commission and has claimed he's been unfairly dismissed, which means sacked unfairly.

The chef has stuck to his beliefs, and hasn't used any fruit on pizzas he's made for the last four years.

He had told his boss in the past to "check how important it is for Italians not to put pineapple on a pizza".

But the restaurant's managing director has said there's more to the story, with the restaurant raising concerns about his language and "frustration in the workplace."

The BBC has approached Mr Tamburella for comment.

So what do you think? Is pineapple on pizza your dream topping?

Or is it the worst idea ever? Let us know your thoughts and tell us your favourite pizza toppings in the comments below.